First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,410 a year or less, while the top 10% make $122,030 or more. The middle half of first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Rochester earn between $78,800 and $101,830.
- $64K10th
- $79K25th
- $79KMedian
- $102K75th
- $122K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $87,570 | $7,298 | $42.10 |
| Median | $78,800 | $6,567 | $37.88 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,800 | $6,567 | $37.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,830 | $8,486 | $48.96 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers pay in Rochester vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
First-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers in Rochester earn 4% more than the Minnesota average ($84,330) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($96,930). At the median the gap is -16% against the U.S. median of $93,530.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $87,570 | $78,800 | $64,410 | $122,030 | 50 |
| Minnesota | $84,330 | $78,800 | $49,150 | $131,450 | 1,120 |
| United States | $96,930 | $93,530 | $53,430 | $140,010 | 99,140 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary after taxes in Rochester
On the average salary of $87,570, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $66,004 a year, or $5,500 a month and $2,539 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.8), so the average $87,570 buys what about $96,420 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($60,620). A typical home costs $343,121, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in other Minnesota cities
Rochester ranks 1st of 4 Minnesota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Rochester$87,570
- Minneapolis$86,070
- Duluth$78,210
- St. Cloud$74,930
All First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salaries in Minnesota
Highest-paying cities for first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers
Bakersfield, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($390,450).
- Bakersfield, CA$390,450
- San Jose, CA$173,940
- Los Angeles, CA$172,750
- San Francisco, CA$158,360
- Riverside, CA$144,080
First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary by city
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First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in Rochester: questions
How much do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers make an hour in Rochester?
$42.10 an hour on average, and $37.89 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $64,410 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,800, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers take-home pay in Rochester?
About $66,004 a year ($5,500 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $87,570. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do first-line supervisors of firefighting and prevention workers earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($96,930).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-1021; area Rochester, MN (40340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.66, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.66).
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